During the last few weeks, we have seen, heard, and read various information, in all possible media, about the pandemic that affects humanity. The impact of COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean is beginning to directly affect the lives of the population due to the decisions, both political and economic, that governments have taken in favor of social protection and human … [Read more...] about The electricity sector, a fundamental pillar in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic
Michelle Hallack
Michelle Hallack es economista responsable por la área de conocimiento de la División de Energía del BID y coordinadora del grupo de regulación económica y políticas energéticas que presta asesoría técnica a los proyectos del banco. Ella es profesora licenciada de economía en la Universidad Federal Fluminense (Brasil) y consejera de la Escuela de Regulación de Florence (Italia) en Política Energética. Michelle tiene más de 12 años de experiencia en asesoría y consultoría en asuntos regulatorios para el sector privado, público y para organizaciones no-gubernamentales. Ella ha trabajado en proyectos para países en Europa, América Latina y Asia y ha publicado diversos artículos académicos y capítulos de libros. Posee un doctorado de la Universidad de Paris Sud XI en Economía, una maestría en Economía Industrial en la Universidad Federal de Rio de Janeiro, una maestría en Economía y Gestión de las Industrias de Redes por la Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (España) y por la Universidad de Paris Sud (Francia) (European Master Diploma - EMIN) y una licenciatura en Economía en la Universidad Estadual de Campinas (Brasil).
Keeping the light on: How to ensure electric power services
The spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has led the countries of the region to implement different economic and social measures to reduce its impact. The uncertainty caused by the lack of a vaccine, the fast spread of the virus, or the uncertain time it may take to return to a normal routine causes more concern. The immediate priority of governments is to guarantee health … [Read more...] about Keeping the light on: How to ensure electric power services
Challenges of the energy sector within the Coronavirus crisis
The crisis caused by the coronavirus reminds us of modern society's dependence on electricity. This reliance is particularly evident in hospitals where electricity is needed to operate fans, refrigerators and other medical equipment; for communication between society and government; for production continuity (through teleworking schemes; education through online studies; and … [Read more...] about Challenges of the energy sector within the Coronavirus crisis
Renewable Energy Policies in Latin America and Caribbean: Auction and Net Metering
Latin American and the Caribbean holds a comfortable leading place in terms of the share of renewables in the electricity generation matrix, mainly due to the share of hydropower generation, which accounted for 47% of total power generation in 2018. Even though the share of renewables in the generation mix decreased by 5% from 2000 to 2018, the generation output of renewables … [Read more...] about Renewable Energy Policies in Latin America and Caribbean: Auction and Net Metering
Enhancing Rural Electrification and its Productive Use in Bolivia
In 2010, the IDB approved its first Programme of Rural Electrification (PER) in Bolivia, of which the objective was to grant access to electricity to the most remote areas of Bolivia. It resulted in more than 3,000 km of distribution lines and two transmission lines of 200 km that became operational in 2015. Now, Bolivia is looking to enhance rural electrification and its … [Read more...] about Enhancing Rural Electrification and its Productive Use in Bolivia